Safety · Gran Canaria · 23.10, 15:37
Two people arrested for smuggling protected animals on Gran Canaria
Police on Gran Canaria arrested two suspects accused of international smuggling of protected species between South America and Europe.
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30,000 euros and equipment for animal microchipping were confiscated from hotel rooms. The operation involved four arrests and eight searches in Brazil, Switzerland, and Spain. The investigation began in October 2025 after a woman was arrested in Rio de Janeiro with 24 parrot eggs. The suspects are being sent to court for extradition proceedings.
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